Longest streaks between wins in NASCAR Cup Series history

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Brad Keselowski crosses the start/finish line at Darlington Raceway.

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Brad Keselowski's thrilling victory at Darlington Raceway Sunday did more than provide the 2012 Cup champ with his first win as driver/co-owner of RFK Racing. It also marked the end of a 110-race stretch without collecting a Cup win.

View the longest winless streaks between wins in Cup Series history.

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21. Brad Keselowski

Streak: 110 races

Win before streak: April 15, 2021 at Talladega Superspeedway

Win to snap streak: May 12, 2024 at Darlington Raceway

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Juan Pablo Montoya and his pit crew celebrate in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen International.

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20. Juan Pablo Montoya

Streak: 113 races

Win before streak: June 24, 2007 at Sonoma Raceway

Win to snap streak: August 8, 2010 at Watkins Glen International

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Kevin Harvick and his pit crew celebrate in Victory Lane following his NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway.

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T-18. Kevin Harvick

Streak: 115 races

Win before streak: Feb. 18, 2007 at Daytona International Speedway

Win to snap streak: April 25, 2010 at Talladega Superspeedway

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Morgan Shepherd races in his No. 47 Buick.

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T-18. Morgan Shepherd

Streak: 115 races

Win before streak: April 26, 1981 at Martinsville Speedway

Win to snap streak: March 16, 1986 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Ryan Newman and his pit crew celebrate in Victory Lane at Phoenix Raceway.

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17. Ryan Newman

Streak: 127 races

Win before streak: July 28, 2013 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Win to snap streak: March 19, 2017 at Phoenix Raceway

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Ward Burton races in the No. 22 Pontiac.

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16. Ward Burton

Streak: 131 races

Win before streak: Oct. 22, 1995 at Rockingham Speedway

Win to snap streak: March 19, 2000 at Darlington Raceway

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Morgan Shepherd celebrates in Victory Lane at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

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15. Morgan Shepherd

Streak: 133 races

Win before streak: March 16, 1986 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Win to snap streak: Nov. 18, 1990 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

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14. Terry Labonte

Streak: 135 races

Win before streak: July 30, 1989 at Talladega Superspeedway

Win to snap streak: April 17, 1994 at North Wilkesboro Speedway

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Dave Marcis drives in the No. 71 Chevrolet.

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13. Dave Marcis

Streak: 137 races

Win before streak: Nov. 7, 1976 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Win to snap streak: Feb. 21, 1982 at Richmond Raceway

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrates in Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway.

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12. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Streak: 143 races

Win before streak: June 15, 2008 at Michigan International Speedway

Win to snap streak: June 17, 2012 at Michigan International Speedway

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Aric Almirola celebrates following his NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway.

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11. Aric Almirola

Streak: 149 races

Win before streak: July 6, 2014 at Daytona International Speedway

Win to snap streak: Oct. 14, 2018 at Talladega Superspeedway

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Terry Labonte celebrates at Darlington Raceway.

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10. Terry Labonte

Streak: 156 races

Win before streak: March 28, 1999 at Texas Motor Speedway

Win to snap streak: Aug. 31, 2003 at Darlington Raceway

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AJ Allmendinger celebrates in Victory Lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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9. AJ Allmendinger

Streak: 161 races

Win before streak: Aug. 10, 2014 at Watkins Glen International

Win to snap streak: Aug. 15, 2021 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course

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Jamie McMurray celebrates in Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway.

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8. Jamie McMurray

Streak: 165 races

Win before streak: Oct. 13, 2002 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Win to snap streak: July 7, 2007 at Daytona International Speedway

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Sterling Marlin races at Michigan International Speedway.

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7. Sterling Marlin

Streak: 170 races

Win before streak: July 6, 1996 at Daytona International Speedway

Win to snap streak: Aug. 19, 2001 at Michigan International Speedway

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Jeff Burton poses for a photo following his NASCAR Cup Series victory at Dover Motor Speedway.

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6. Jeff Burton

Streak: 175 races

Win before streak: Oct. 28, 2001 at Phoenix Raceway

Win to snap streak: Sept. 24, 2006 at Dover Motor Speedway

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Clint Bowyer hugs the grandfather clock following his NASCAR Cup Series victory at Martinsville Speedway.

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5. Clint Bowyer

Streak: 190 races

Win before streak: Oct. 13, 2012 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Win to snap streak: March 26, 2018 at Martinsville Speedway

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is picked up by his pit crew following his NASCAR Cup Series victory at Daytona International Speedway.

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4. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Streak: 199 races

Win before streak: July 1, 2017 at Daytona International Speedway

Win to snap streak: Feb. 19, 2023 at Daytona International Speedway

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Martin Truex Jr. raises a wine glass in Victory Lane following his NASCAR Cup Series victory at Sonoma Raceway.

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3. Martin Truex Jr.

Streak: 218 races

Win before streak: June 4, 2007 at Dover Motor Speedway

Win to snap streak: June 23, 2013 at Sonoma Raceway

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Chris Buescher raises a sword in Victory Lane following his NASCAR Cup Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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2. Chris Buescher

Streak: 222 races

Win before streak: Aug. 1, 2016 at Pocono Raceway

Win to snap streak: Sept. 17, 2022 at Bristol Motor Speedway

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Bill Elliott celebrates with his pit crew in Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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1. Bill Elliott

Streak: 226 races

Win before streak: Sept. 4, 1994 at Darlington Raceway

Win to snap streak: Nov. 11, 2001 at Homestead-Miami Speedway